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Olusegun and Oluremi Obasanjo at Nigeria’s Historic Civilian Handover, 1979 Olusegun and Oluremi Obasanjo at Nigeria’s Historic Civilian Handover, 1979 The photograph captures General Olusegun Obasanjo, his wife Chief (Mrs) Oluremi Obasanjo, and three of their children — Busola, Gbenga, and Enitan — on a defining day in Nigeria’s political history: the handover of powerContinue reading “Olusegun and Oluremi Obasanjo at Nigeria’s Historic Civilian Handover, 1979”

Colonel Patrick Anwunah, Enugu, 1967 Colonel Patrick Anwunah, Enugu, 1967 This photograph shows Colonel Patrick Anwunah in Enugu in 1967, at the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), a defining conflict in Nigeria’s post-independence history. Colonel Anwunah was a senior military officer who played a notable role during the early phase of the war,Continue reading “Colonel Patrick Anwunah, Enugu, 1967”

Is it true that a Nigerian youngster said he is greater than Fela?I sincerely hope he was misquoted. Is it true that a Nigerian youngster said he is greater than Fela?I sincerely hope he was misquoted. Even if he were to live ten lifetimes, his art and his life could not measure up to FelaContinue reading “Is it true that a Nigerian youngster said he is greater than Fela?I sincerely hope he was misquoted.”

Born in 1864, died in 1943—forgotten by the world, left to languish in a mental hospital.What was her story? Born in 1864, died in 1943—forgotten by the world, left to languish in a mental hospital.What was her story? She came to Paris to study art at a time when the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts wasContinue reading “Born in 1864, died in 1943—forgotten by the world, left to languish in a mental hospital.What was her story?”

Two years of Ibrahim Traore, President of #BurkinaFaso. As amazing as these achievements are, the country needs ORGANIZATION and ADMINISTRATION to truly succeed, and not a one-man-run government. He should drive his reformation toward that end where the people collectively address their development needs and wants.👇🇧🇫 Two years of Ibrahim Traore, President of #BurkinaFaso. Follow:Continue reading “Two years of Ibrahim Traore, President of #BurkinaFaso.”

Salute President Ibrahim Traore Salute President Ibrahim Traoré✊ Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant move to decolonise the country’s judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect BurkinaContinue reading “Salute President Ibrahim Traore”